HeliotropeOpens with
IrisHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Maison Martin Margiela · Sold as feminine
Lipstick On
The quiet confidence of a woman who wears her lipstick with purpose, where subtle floral notes mingle with earthy undertones to create an aura of refined sophistication.
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Lipstick OnPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessIris Crush · Jimmy ChooMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Lipstick On by Maison Martin Margiela was launched in 2015 as a Floral fragrance that captures the essence of a delicate yet powerful presence. The composition opens with heliotrope and bergamot, creating a soft aromatic freshness that transitions into a heart of iris and orange blossom, adding an element of floral sweetness. The base notes of tonka bean and bourbon vanilla bring warmth and depth, while patchouli and galbanum lend an earthy-green undertone that grounds the scent.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — the scent blooms gradually over time. The powdery and floral heart notes will be most prominent close to the skin, making it ideal for daytime wear. Avoid heavy application as the vanilla base can become quite warm.
Fig. 01 — Lipstick On, Maison Martin Margiela
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Designer Maison Martin Margiela
More from the house · founded 1988 · France
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 12%.